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Enjoy smelt fishing, a seasonal winter activity
You can fish in a warm fishing hut, but on a nice day, you can go out and drill holes in any place you like. Enjoy the best part of smelt fishing: drilling holes in the ice!
Speaking of the fun of fishing, smelt tempura is available. You can enjoy tempura made on the spot! Starting this year, you can also try Hokkaido-style stewed Genghis Khan udon!
You can also enjoy snowball fights while fishing. Enjoy stories from a professional guide who is well versed in fishing, as well as information on sightseeing in Hokkaido.
Ice fishing with transfer from Sapporo and Genghis Khan lunch!
- Location
Sapporo
- Available Period
Late December~ Late March
- Duration
~4 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- This is a smelt fishing experience tour brought to you by the leading smelt fishing guide who has guided the most customers in Hokkaido.
- Enjoy smelt fishing in a comfortable fishing hut equipped with a powerful stove, without needing to wear warm clothes!
- Not only will you learn the secret fishing method from 40 years of smelt fishing experience, but we will also fully support you with baiting and changing, which many people find difficult!
- You can sample Hokkaido home-style Genghis Khan udon, as well as Shinshinotsu’s local sake!
The only private fishing area at the famous Lake Shinotsu in Shinshinotsu Village! Because it is a private area, the catch is outstanding.
Th is the definitive ice fishing expererience, enjoyed in a warm and comfortable fishing hut with a stove!
You can expect to catch a lot of fish because a professional guide will be with you at all times to teach you secret fishing techniques.
This is a private tour with full support from an experienced professional guide, so even women and families who are worried about the fish can rest assured. We also provide full support for putting on bait and removing the fish!!
Point 1:
Regardless of the number of people, this tour includes transportation from hotels and stations in the center of Sapporo city. (Pick-up for the afternoon session is only available at the north exit of Sapporo Station) There is no need to walk on slippery roads in the cold to the meeting point.
Point 2:
This is the only tour guided by a professional guide who has appeared on TV and other media. With the detailed service that only a professional guide can provide, we will create the best memories of your trip to Hokkaido.
Point 3:
Since it is a small-group private tour, the guide will fully support you!
Don’t worry if you are not good at fishing. Even if your fishing tackle gets tangled, the guide will immediately help you, so it is safe for beginners.
Point 4:
The fishing spot is about 45 minutes from Sapporo city. You can experience smelt fishing in a short amount of time during your trip.
Point 5:
We have been number one for word-of-mouth reviews on various travel sites. With a specially trained guide team and the peace of mind of a managed fishing spot, anyone can enjoy smelt fishing.
- Min. participants: 2
- Fishing equipment is available for children ages 3 and over.
- If you have children accompanying under the age of 3, please inform us when applying.
Meeting Address
[AM Course] We provide free pick-up service from central Sapporo. Please write your pickup location in the reservation form. Drop off is at JR Sapporo Station’s north entrance.
[PM Course] We provide free pick-up service from JR Sapporo Station’s north entrance. Drop off is available for hotels and locations in central Sapporo. Please write your drop off location in the reservation form.
What to Bring & Wear
- Cold weather gear- warm and easy-to-move-in clothes
- Snowwear tops and bottoms, light down jacket, or similar wear
- Cold weather gloves are a must. Ski or snowboard gloves are also acceptable.
- Waterproof trekking shoes, boots, or snow boots with thick socks.
- Knit hat
- Sunglasses or snow goggles
Limited rentals are available.
Overview
- Available Period
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Late December~ Late March
- Duration
~4 hours
- Itinerary
[AM Course]
- 8:30 Meet (Hotels or stations in Sapporo city center)
- 9:15 Arrive at location Start fishing
- 12:00 Fishing ends
- 12:45 Disband (North exit of Sapporo Station only)
[PM Course]
- 13:30 Meet (North exit of Sapporo Station only)
- 14:15 Fishing starts
- 16:45 Fishing ends
- 18:00 Disband (Hotels or stations in Sapporo city center)
- Fee
Weekday Morning Participants: 8,100yen
Weekday Afternoon Participants: 7,600yen
Weekend Morning Participants: 9,200yen
Weekend Afternoon Participants: 8,700yen
- What's Included
- Guide
- Fishing equipment
- Genghis khan udon
- Smelt tempura
- Cold weather clothes
- Long boots
- Pick-Up Service
[AM Course] We provide free pick-up service from central Sapporo. Please write your pickup location in the reservation form. Drop off is at JR Sapporo Station’s north entrance.
[PM Course] We provide free pick-up service from JR Sapporo Station’s north entrance. Drop off is available for hotels and locations in central Sapporo. Please write your drop off location in the reservation form.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- The tour dates may be changed or cancelled if there is not enough snow due to unseasonal weather or other reasons.
- The tour may be cancelled midway for safety or other reasons at the discretion of the guide.
- Please follow all of the instructions of the tour guide, as there are risks in outdoor tours. Please also understand that the guide cannot be held personally responsible for any accidents caused by the customer’s intentional or negligent acts.
- Please come to the agreed place on time. If you are late on the day of the tour, we might cancel your reservation so that the other guests can participate.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
Reviews(7)
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I'm a local and I'm glad I went
We participated as a family of three, including a high school boy and an elementary school girl. Many years ago, we went smelt fishing where you could just borrow the equipment, but we had a bitter memory of going home without catching a single fish, so we decided to sign up and have a professional accompany us so that we wouldn't make the same mistake. Fishing rods and even bait were included, so we were able to start right away. The guide carefully explained the tricks to us each time, so even beginners were able to catch smelt without any trouble, which was thrilling! I still think that without the guidance of our guide, we probably wouldn't have caught anything at all (^^; Also, we caught a lot of fish that were very similar to smelt and not very tasty, but we would never have noticed if the guide hadn't told us, so I wonder what would have happened if we had been alone (lol). The kids caught a lot of fish and gained confidence, and the freshly fried tempura was delicious! The weather was rough on the day, but it was comfortable inside the hut, and time passed by quickly, with the kids reluctant to leave. The guide was always attentive to us, and we were grateful that we were provided with transportation to and from the fishing spot. It was a great experience and we had a lot of fun (^^) (This review has been machine translated into English) -
Smelt fishing experience
My wife and I participated together. I wanted to make a round hole. They picked us up at the hotel, which was nice. The local sake was absolutely delicious. (This review has been machine translated into English)
- Location
Sapporo
- Available Period
Late December~ Late March
- Duration
~4 hours
- Fee
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Very satisfied!
I participated with a friend. It was my first time fishing for smelt, so I wasn't used to it and there were many things I didn't understand, but the staff were kind enough to teach me. We were able to catch a lot of fish, and it was a very satisfying 3 hours! Thank you very much! (This review has been machine translated into English) -
I'm a local and I'm glad I went
We participated as a family of three, including a high school boy and an elementary school girl. Many years ago, we went smelt fishing where you could just borrow the equipment, but we had a bitter memory of going home without catching a single fish, so we decided to sign up and have a professional accompany us so that we wouldn't make the same mistake. Fishing rods and even bait were included, so we were able to start right away. The guide carefully explained the tricks to us each time, so even beginners were able to catch smelt without any trouble, which was thrilling! I still think that without the guidance of our guide, we probably wouldn't have caught anything at all (^^; Also, we caught a lot of fish that were very similar to smelt and not very tasty, but we would never have noticed if the guide hadn't told us, so I wonder what would have happened if we had been alone (lol). The kids caught a lot of fish and gained confidence, and the freshly fried tempura was delicious! The weather was rough on the day, but it was comfortable inside the hut, and time passed by quickly, with the kids reluctant to leave. The guide was always attentive to us, and we were grateful that we were provided with transportation to and from the fishing spot. It was a great experience and we had a lot of fun (^^) (This review has been machine translated into English) -
Smelt fishing experience
My wife and I participated together. I wanted to make a round hole. They picked us up at the hotel, which was nice. The local sake was absolutely delicious. (This review has been machine translated into English) -
Year-end smelt fishing
I went with my family. I chose this because I have children and they provided transportation. I'm really glad I chose this company. On the way there and back, they told me a lot about Hokkaido. That alone was fun, but smelt fishing was really good. First of all, the ground was muddy with snow, but they pulled out boards so that my feet wouldn't get dirty, and they were considerate of the cold. The best part was smelt fishing. I couldn't get any bites when I just dropped the line myself, but after they taught me the trick, I was able to catch a lot, and I took them with me until I thought that was enough. It was hard to put bait on because the children kept catching them. The tempura was also very delicious. On the way back, I asked them to tell me about a delicious conveyor belt sushi restaurant near the hotel and they took me there. (This review has been machine translated into English) -
It's a very enjoyable experience
This time, I went smelt fishing with my two sons, who are elementary school students. I was a little selfish and asked the hotel to arrange a pick-up and drop-off location, but they accommodated my request kindly. They seem to love fishing, and they told me all kinds of stories. I wasn't expecting much, but they ate it all up, to my surprise, and my children were delighted. The freshly fried smelt was also delicious. The tents were comfortable, and it was fun for me, who had never fished before. The driver was careful, and I was very happy that they took me to a location of my choice. I would like to participate again. This review has been machine translated into English) -
It was so much fun!!
We participated as a two-girl trip. The tour we had signed up for got cancelled, but we really wanted to go smelt fishing, so we asked for help and were introduced to this tour!! We were both complete beginners when it came to fishing, but they taught us carefully and quickly dealt with things like when the fishing line got tangled, so we had a great time☆ It was our first time, but we caught 62 fish and ate our fill♪ It was delicious and became a great memory!! They even turned on the stove in the hut so we didn't freeze♪ I'd like to participate again!! (This review has been machine translated into English) -
It was a great experience!
I went with six of my high school classmates! We went in early March, but due to the warm winter, the ice started to melt two days before the trip, so we were very disappointed when we received a message that the trip couldn't be held. However, we were very happy when we received a message the day before that the trip would be possible, even though we had left the area! It was my first time smelt fishing, and it was a great experience! Some people caught 10 fish, and some didn't, so it was a great memory!! We chose Hokkaido for our graduation trip, and being able to participate in this tour was a great memory! Thank you very much! (This review has been machine translated into English)
Very satisfied!